Chinese ousted foreign minister, Qin Gang, has found himself at the center of an unfolding scandal.
It involved an extramarital affair with a high-profile Chinese television presenter, Fu Xiaotian.
The shocking revelation has deepened intrigue around Qin’s sudden removal from his position and subsequent disappearance from public view.
Extra marital affair
The legislator was reportedly in a relationship with Qin, who is 17 years her senior.
The affair reportedly led to the birth of a child through surrogacy in the United States.
While the identity of the child’s father remains undisclosed, speculation runs rampant.
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The mysterious circumstances surrounding Qin’s departure from the foreign ministry have raised numerous questions.
Beijing has offered no explanation for his ouster, using the vague term “lifestyle issues,” often code for sexual misconduct.
Rumors about the affair between Qin and Fu have been circulating on China’s heavily censored social media for months, dating back to Qin’s sudden disappearance from public view in June.
Luxurious lifestyle
Fu’s seemingly extravagant lifestyle, including private jet trips and luxury residences, has added fuel to the speculation fire.
Questions have arisen about how a journalist could afford such opulence.
Fu’s alma mater, Churchill College at Cambridge University, named a garden after her following a donation, but the amount remains confidential.
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Flight records show her private jet stopped in Alaska for refueling on the way to Beijing.
While extramarital affairs are not uncommon in Chinese politics, the involvement of a top leader in an affair leading to the birth of a child is unusual.
It remains to be seen how this scandal will impact Chinese national security and political landscape.
As the story unfolds, it continues to captivate the Chinese online community.
Leaving many unanswered questions and speculations about the real reasons behind Qin’s removal and Fu’s opulent lifestyle.
The intrigue surrounding this scandal makes it a topic of national and international interest.
